Mission
FURTHERING THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM BY ENHANCING THEIR PERFORMANCE IN THE AREAS OF MATHEMATICS, READING, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Public Charity
EDUCATION COMES FIRST INC
EDUCATION COMES FIRST INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in NEWTON, NH. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.2M, expenses of $1.1M, total assets of $541K. Imperigo tracks 32 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $1.1M.
EIN: 873478137
NEWTON, NH
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
NTEE: B12
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.2M
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$541K
Grants Given32
Grant Total$1.1M
Filing Years2022–2024
Where $100 goes at Education Comes First Inc
How Education Comes First Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 3 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$4
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
Education and social development for children
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Education Comes First Inc
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN
$52,500
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN
$52,500
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN
$50,000
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN
$45,000
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 32 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Michael Conway
DIRECTOR
Nick Meninno
TREASURER
Steven Stewart
SECRETARY
Susan Altamore Carusi
PRESIDENT
Tim Demakes
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $541K |
| 2023 | $662K | $429K | $404K |
| 2022 | $350K | $179K | $172K |
Between 2022 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $350K to $1.2M (+242%), with total assets most recently reported at $541K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in FL, MA, MI, NY, TN.
FLMAMINYTN
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.